Lead, System Administrator 1

Job Title: Lead, System Administrator Job Code: 15967 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated DevOps System/Network Administrator to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining the integrity and security of both Windows, Linux, and network system infrastructures. This role involves a blend of network management, software engineering tool process support, consistent system patching, robust system hardening, and system/software deployment automation. Essential Functions: Administer and support daily operations of Atlassian software tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket), Femap, MATLAB, Windows & Linux servers, and Cisco networking devices while ensuring system reliability, data integrity, and availability Manage network configurations to optimize performance and ensure security compliance Implement regular system updates and patches, minimizing vulnerabilities and maintaining compliance with industry standards Harden systems by configuring and maintaining security measures to protect sensitive data and infrastructure Develop and maintain scripts and Microsoft tools for deployment automation, striving for increased efficiency in our operational processes Collaborate with engineering teams to understand program requirements and deliver tailored technical solutions Communicate complex technical issues and strategies to management and non- technical stakeholders Support limited offsite travel, overtime work, and move equipment up to 20 pounds Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience Active US TS/SCI security clearance and willing to submit to a CI Polygraph if required Preferred Additional Skills: Experience supporting LINUX (RedHat REL 7/8, Centos, Ubuntu) CCNA/CCNP and/or 3 years of experience managing Cisco routers and switches at the enterprise level Strong knowledge of managing Cisco Networking devices (routers, Switches), Windows and Linux operating systems, networking protocols, PowerShell, and security best practices Experience supporting software engineering DevOps environment Experience with VMware or similar virtualization software Experience with ansible Experience with Commvault or similar backup system software Experience managing systems under the NIST Risk Management Framework LI-Onsite